United States Bills
Short Extension of Surveillance Authority
Delays the end date of certain foreign intelligence surveillance rules by about 20 days. It keeps current rules in place while Congress continues work.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
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Revise Social Security Taxes and Benefits
Workers may pay Social Security tax on some income above the wage cap for a few years. Future retirees and survivors may get higher benefits while SSI is protected.
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Introduced
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National Extreme Heat Advisory Commission
Creates a bipartisan commission to study extreme heat risks and recommend actions. It will publish short- and long-term plans and advise Congress.
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Introduced
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Make Juice Default in WIC Benefits
People on WIC would get juice as the default for certain children and women food packages. Participants can ask for a $3 fruit-and-vegetable voucher instead.
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Introduced
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Cap Monthly WIC Juice Allowance
Sets monthly WIC juice to one gallon for certain food packages. This may change the juice amount families get and require state updates.
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Introduced
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Court Review of Innocent Spouse Claims
People seeking innocent spouse tax relief can ask a court to re-hear their claim from scratch instead of only reviewing the IRS decision.
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Introduced
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Tax Court Power to Reopen Judgments
Lets the Tax Court fix clerical errors and reopen final judgments in certain cases. Motions must meet time limits and do not pause enforcement.
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Introduced
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Create Federal Children's Commission
Creates an independent federal office to study and report on how laws affect children. It will take complaints, advise agencies, and publish findings to help children and families.
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Introduced
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Extend Civil Rights Network Authorization
This keeps the civil rights network authorized three more years so its work can continue if Congress funds it. It does not provide money.
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Introduced
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Army Networked Counter-Drone System
Directs the Army to plan a networked system to detect and stop small drones. Units could get shared sensors and automatic shooters to protect vehicles and troops.
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Introduced
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Student Success Grants for High-Need Students
Creates federal grants for colleges to expand advising, tutoring, emergency aid, and career services. It helps high-need students stay enrolled and complete degrees.
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Introduced
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Boost Multigenerational Grants for Older Adults
Funds will support programs that bring older and younger people together. Grants may pay for activities in senior centers, long-term care, schools, and youth programs.
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Introduced
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Boost FISA Transparency and Reporting
Agencies must publish many secret court opinions and yearly reports on sensitive searches. The main surveillance authority gets a five-week extension.
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Introduced
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Age Verification for Online Sexual Content
Large sites with sexual content must verify users are 18 with digital ID or approved checks. The FTC enforces rules and people can sue.
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Introduced
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Track AI Impact on Jobs
The government will collect new job, pay, training, and time-use data to study how AI changes work. Businesses and people may be asked to answer new surveys.
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Introduced
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National Strategy for Young Adult Cancers
Requires NIH to make a national plan to improve prevention, diagnosis, and care for ages 18 to 49. Creates a federal clearinghouse, clinician and public education, and a coordinating committee.
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Introduced
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Ban Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The bill bans many toxic chemicals in food packaging starting two years after enactment. Companies must replace listed chemicals and FDA must consider vulnerable groups.
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Introduced
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AI Data Center Environmental Reporting
Requires federal study and public reporting on large AI data centers' energy, water, and pollution impacts. Big operators must file yearly reports for community review.
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Introduced
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DHS Public Communications Policy Act
Sets one DHS-wide policy for public messaging and social media. Requires training, approvals, audits, and a public list of accounts.
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Introduced
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Equal Remedies for Employment Discrimination
Workers can seek money for emotional harm and lost pay in some discrimination suits and ask for jury trials. Older workers get the same relief as Title VII claims.
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Introduced
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New Federal Student Loan Refinance Program
Allows many federal borrowers to convert old loans into new fixed-rate Direct loans. It preserves some past payments for forgiveness and repayment plans.
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Introduced
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Homeopathic Drug Product Framework
Creates a separate legal category for homeopathic drugs and limits FDA review. Manufacturers must follow new labeling and manufacturing rules and the FDA must adopt standards within three years.
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Introduced
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Tighten Surveillance Rules, Block Fed Digital Dollar
Stops intentional spying on Americans and limits when the FBI can use collected US data. Also bars the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar until 2031 without Congress.
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Introduced
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Energy, Water, and Infrastructure Appropriations
Funds water projects, Corps work, energy research, and nuclear programs for FY2027. Local flood control, water deliveries, energy projects, and security work may change.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
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